New Year Revitalization Online Course – Day 1: Abundance

Meditation

Before the start of your meditation, you will need to flush out the negative thoughts that are tying up your energy. Find notebook, journal, or even some loose pieces of paper on which to write. Take a few minutes to empty your thoughts onto the page. They can be complete sentences or just words. It can be recent thoughts pressing on your mind or past pains you have tried to forget. If you cannot clear all of your thoughts on the first try, do your best, and with each new day, strive to release a little more. When you feel ready, set down your notes to prepare for your meditation. Today will be a visionary meditation.

Exercise

To welcome greater abundance in your life, you must first acknowledge the blessings you already have. On a new page in your journal, write a list of people, abilities, things, and experiences you are thankful for. These can include friends, families, pets, a job, enough food every day, etc. Celebrate what YOU have. Once you have listed your blessings, now is the time to take a deep breath and listen to your inner self. You know what you have. Where do you want to go next? What are your goals? Think back to your wishes and dreams in the visionary meditation. What are your goals for relationships? What are your goals for health? What are your goals for prosperity? What do you need to achieve them? Write down your goals in your journal. They will guide you in the creation of your vision board. For your vision board, select the format that speaks the most strongly to you. You may wish to acquire a corkboard to pin to, an electronic board on a site like Pinterest, or a poster board you can write on and glue images to.1. Choose your focus or theme. It may be a specific goal, such as a relaxing vacation or owning a home. It could also be something broader such as an overall sense of well-being or community. 2. Search for images that fit with your theme, and attach them to your board. Be mindful of how the images make you feel, and only select those that inspire positive reactions. Edit the images as you like. Use old magazines or the Internet to find appropriate photos. You may like to add a photo of yourself to the center to show that this vision is for yourself.3. Find quotes that speak to you or write your own affirmations. Be assertive in your affirmations, ie. instead of “I want a home,” write “I will have a home.” Don’t be afraid to add dates if you are hoping to reach your goal by a certain day, since this will help focus your energy more.4. After attaching your photos and words to the board, find a place to display it where you will see it daily. For example, you could place it near where you take your meals at home, or if you prefer somewhere more private, you could hang it on the back of your bedroom door.5. Give yourself time each day to look at your board. Pause each day to quietly look over your board. Let the images and words soak in. Speak aloud the affirmations that reach out to you. If you feel inspired to make changes or start a new board, do so. Be mindful of what you are envisioning. When saying your affirmations, include the phrase, “For my highest and best good, with ease, effortless, good health and long life,” to release control of how your vision manifests or a similar variation that comes naturally to you. If you try to force your vision, it may not show as you wish. Congratulations on completing your first day! You did a wonderful job!